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Plane crashes near Bourland Field Airport in Parker County
CRESSON, Texas — Emergency crews are responding to a confirmed aircraft crash near Bourland Field Airport in Parker County.
Authorities were dispatched to the scene in the 17,700 block of U.S. Highway 377 after reports of an aircraft down in the vicinity of Bourland Field Airport.
First responders located the crashed aircraft and began efforts to extricate the pilot, who was trapped inside the wreckage.
A medical helicopter has been requested to transport the pilot once extrication is complete.
Additional agencies are assisting at the scene as the response continues.
No further details regarding the type of aircraft or the condition of the pilot have been released.
The incident remains under investigation.
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Mass Casualty Incident Declared Following Multi-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 75 in Fort Shawnee
FORT SHAWNEE, OHIO – Emergency crews responded to a serious multi-vehicle crash Sunday on northbound Interstate 75 near the 118-mile marker, just inside Allen County near Fort Shawnee, prompting officials to declare a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI).
According to initial reports, traffic along I-75 northbound had slowed or come to a complete stop due to a separate vehicle fire near the same location.
As motorists were halted in the roadway, a semi-truck traveling northbound failed to stop in time and collided with multiple passenger vehicles.
Preliminary information indicates the semi struck between five and six vehicles, resulting in multiple injuries.
Authorities reported that several individuals were trapped inside their vehicles due to severe damage, while at least one person was ejected from a vehicle during the crash.
Due to the number of injured parties and the complexity of the scene, a Mass Casualty Incident was declared to coordinate emergency response efforts.
Multiple fire and EMS units were requested to assist, including squads from Shawnee Township, Cridersville, and Wapakoneta.
Northbound traffic on Interstate 75 at and near the 118-mile marker is completely shut down as first responders work to extricate victims, provide medical treatment, and clear the roadway.
Motorists are strongly advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
The extent of injuries and the total number of victims have not yet been officially confirmed.
The crash remains under active investigation.